PR insight, media news and industry opinion from Jill Kent – a London publicist, PR consultant and storyteller with 30+ years in the business.
For those of us working with or within the media, change isn't a dirty word. In fact, change is something we all embrace, since our livelihoods are fuelled by the necessity to stay ahead of the game in an ever-changing environment. For journalists, however, things...
You’ve put blood, sweat and tears into building your brand and establishing your business, and it’s finally paying off. You’re turning a healthy profit, your customer base is growing, and you’re attracting attention from industry experts. Congratulations. This is no mean feat. You’ve also started receiving...
These days it pays dividends to become a voice of authority within your industry - in other words, a media commentator. What is a media commentator? Simply put, a media commentator is either the face of a company (usually a CEO, founder, or entrepreneur), or an...
You’ve put countless days and nights into building your brand, perfecting your product and coming up with a killer story. Now you’re ready to let the world know about it. You’re excited to send your pitch to the media. After all, your business proposition is brilliant....
American entrepreneur Warren Buffett once said: 'It takes 20-years to build a reputation and five-minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.' How true this is. Especially in the digital age, where corporate reputations can be ruined with a single...
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought most of the world to a complete standstill, many industries, including the media, are still trying to struggle on as best they can. But does that mean you can you still pitch stories to journalists? And furthermore, should you? First...
Since the pandemic began last month, we've been bombarded with images of entire countries on lockdown, medical staff in hazmat clobber, and supermarket shelves stripped bare by overly panicked civilians. Not to mention constant updates on the horrific death toll. Truth be told, it's all...
As far as PR moments go, the twenties have gotten off to a solid start. From a broadband supplier bitchfest and Sainsbury’s trolling a pop megastar, to Heinz Ketchup lamenting its underpraised Hollywood career: here are our favourite PR moments from January and February. Broadband giants...
Considering a career in public relations? Great choice. It’s an exciting and creative industry to work in. And there’s loads of variety. No two days are the same. On the flip side, it’s fast-paced, deadline-driven and can be demanding. If you think you’ve got what it...
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram might be the ‘Big Three’ when it comes to social media platforms, but there’s a new kid on the block: TikTok. Heard of it? If you’re a Generation Z'er you probably have. If you’re any older, it may have passed you...
